Introduction to Intelligence Studies
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (556 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1466500034 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 374 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Perhaps the greatest of these changes has been the formation of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. As a cabinet-level official, the Director oversees the various agencies of the IC and reports directly to the President. Designed in a practical sequence, the book begins with the basics of intelligence, progresses through its history, describes best practices, and explores the way the IC looks and operates today. Since the attacks of 9/11, the United States Intelligence Community (IC) has undergone an extensive overhaul. The authors examine the "pillars" of the American intelligence systemcollection, analysis, counterintelligence, and covert operationsand demonstrate how these work together to provide "decision advantage." The book provides equal treatment to the functions of the intelligence worldbalancing coverage on intelligence collection, counterintelligence, information management, critical th
Amazon Customer said Five Stars. Great information. "Very good overview for students" according to Someone. The information might not be as dense as another text book on the matter, but it is written very well and explains everything very clearly and simply for someone just getting in to the field, like a student.. CHAPTER MISSING FROM BOOK Chapter 10 is missing from this book! I need it to study for a text on Wednesday, but it's not there! Chapter 10 is in the table of contents, but clicking on it does nothing. When scrolling through the book, it goes straight from chapter 9 to chapter 11. I don't know what to do! I'm so upset.
"The authors, all proven educators on national security issues, have effectively delivered on their objective … provides the student a clear understanding of the complexity of intelligence gathering and analysis."Security Management
McElreath, Ph.D., has a background that includes service as professor and chair, Department of Legal Studies, University of Mississippi; professor and chair, Department of Criminal Justice, Washburn University; associate professor, Southeast Missouri State University; Colonel, United States Marin